Sensors
Biometric contactless retail for masked shoppers
Fujitsu Laboratories has announced the development of a new multi-factor biometric authentication technology to deliver an innovative shopping experience for the ‘New Normal’ era, combining non-contact biometrics that filter the verification target through facial data with identification performed via palm vein recognition.
Power sensors ramped up to 67 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz has increased the maximum measurable frequency of its three-path diode power sensors to 67 GHz.
Contactless rotary position sensors for T&M applications
NewTek Sensor Solutions has announced that it now offers the RV series of rotary position sensors that measure and provide feedback on the rotary displacement of rotating elements in industrial benchtop and test and measurement applications.
1080p image sensor with Nyxel NIR for surveillance market
OmniVision Technologies has announced a 2.9 micron, 1080p image sensor that provides a high value option for adding the premium near-infrared (NIR) and ultra low light performance of its Nyxel and PureCel Plus technologies to mainstream surveillance cameras.
Smart mattress cover for real-time patient monitoring
InnovationLab has demonstrated a smart mattress cover that may reduce by up to 88% the risk of developing decubitus ulcers, the potentially life-threatening pressure ulcers that affect up to 2.5 million hospital patients in the US annually.
eTimestrip smart indicators with app for report storage
Timestrip has launched a completely new range of eTimestrip smart indicators with two electronic temperature indicators. They will be important in monitoring the safe storage and transportation of a wide range of goods including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare, food produce, adhesives and inks.
VCSEL IR emitter family for industrial mass market
ams has introduced a family of infrared VCSEL IR emitter (Vertical-Cavity Sur-face-Emitting Laser) flood illuminators which help industrial manufacturers to develop new and innovative applications for robots, cobots, autonomous guided vehicles, and smart devices which perform 2D and 3D optical sensing.
Medical breath analysis infrared sensor market grows
Pyreos has announced steep revenue growth in medical breath analysis applications for critical care settings and also in sensors for breath analysis for handheld battery powered consumer health products.
Opportunities for sensors in wearables in 2021
Wearable sensors are a key component for the value proposition behind many wearable devices. The latest report on the topic from IDTechEx estimates that the industry was worth $2.5bn in 2020, and anticipates growth to over $8bn per year in the next decade. This growth comes partially from anticipated future growth in wearables as a whole, but also expects for sensors to capture an increasing proportion of the total value in the sector.
Automotive image sensor for cameras with 3MP resolution
OmniVision Technologies has announced during CES the OX03F10 automotive image sensor. This sensor expands OmniVision’s next-generation ASIL-C viewing camera family with higher 3MP resolution and cyber security features that are required as vehicle designers make the transition from Level 2 and 3 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to higher levels of autonomy.